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Analyst high on Chung

Email|Link|Comments (14) Posted by Mike Reiss, Globe Staff June 23, 2009 06:00 AM

Rob Rang, a senior analyst for NFLDraftScout.com who annually rates draftable prospects, has put together a list of offensive and defensive players he feels could be diamonds in the rough. Rang's picks, which are published on CBSSports.com, are all from the second round or lower.

One Patriot made the list -- safety Patrick Chung (34th overall).

Rang said he almost considered not including Chung on the list, because he was selected just two picks into the second round, which is hardly a diamond in the rough.

But in deciding to leave Chung on the list, Rang writes: "There isn't a single player on this list (or the offensive list, for that matter) that I have more confidence in developing into a true standout than Chung. I tagged him as the most reliable open-field tackler in the 2009 draft ..."

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14 comments so far...

I cant wait to see this man in pads and start hitting... this kid is going to be beastly...

Posted by Mikey Vandalism June 23, 09 06:38 AM

Two Words of Caution:

Tony Mandarich

Lets see it on the field before we put this kid in Canton

Posted by tunaisgod June 23, 09 09:56 AM

Interesting that Darius Butler wasn't also on the list. I thought he was a steal at 41st.

Posted by Bruce M. June 23, 09 10:01 AM

Long live NFLDraftScout.com. CBSsports.com absolutely demolished that great site.

Posted by Andy M June 23, 09 10:07 AM

Count me as one who's also high on Chung. And if I get caught it's only a misdemeanor.

Now if we could only get other network analysts high on actual insight & intelligence it would be great news...

Posted by CJ June 23, 09 10:19 AM

Hello pat fans, I am a Steelers fan but I have to say Patrick Chung is a great pick along with Butler. I pick a favorite player to watch every year in college and last season it was Chung. He can both play Safety positions and cornerback. I think the lost of Harrison is a big one but Chung will help deminish that. I also think that on Paper that ur cornerbacks is the best Pats had in a long time...

Posted by RB June 23, 09 10:49 AM

37 Days and counting down...

Posted by Chris C June 23, 09 11:06 AM

Yea Man! 37 days indeed! We need to get the pads these guys and see who the real players are. I'm excited like the rest of you guys. Lets hope we suffer no set backs or injuries from now to the start of the season.

Posted by patsfan401 June 23, 09 12:40 PM

tunaisgod......a couple problems with your mandarich comparison....
1) chung didn't base his entire career on steroids and then flame out after he stopped taking them
2) chung wasn't the 2nd player chosen overall so the "bust" tag doesn't apply

bruce m.... some people had butler going in the first round so he wouldn't be considered a "diamond in the rough"

Posted by BoSoxJim June 23, 09 02:06 PM

I attended the University of Oregon and took some classes with Patrick. I watched every Duck football game. I have to say, being from Mass and a Patriots fan, I could not be happier with this pick! He is a stand up guy who plays bigger and wiser than his size or age would lead you to believe. He graduated from high school early, so you know he is smart. Yes, the man can tackle! He has better than average ball skills and should help the other DBs. A perfect Patriot indeed!

Posted by ducklax June 23, 09 04:10 PM

RB, thanks for chipping in! With the exception of the occasional Hater, I've always liked Steeler fans, and I've always loved the Steelers! Celebrating our own success does not include begrudging y'all yours! We're all pretty fired up, around here, as I'm sure you are, out there! Thanks for the kind words about our boy: We can't WAIT to get rolling!!!

Posted by Fanatical Yankee June 23, 09 09:28 PM

This is all well and good, but more importantly what does Matt Millen, shrewd talent evaluator and brilliant architect of the 0-16 Lions, think of Chung? (Sorry MIke!)

Posted by Andrew June 24, 09 07:50 AM

fanatical yankee, thanks..I Can't wait until football season...I love the off season just as much or even more...I believe if the Pats get better at pass rush this yr, they will tough to beat...The Steelers lost Mcfadden (cb) and Foote (lb) on our great defense but we should be top 3 again....I am a huge Chung fan but in a 3-4 defense, its hard to get on the field , as a rookie,in the first year, except Mayo...

Posted by RB June 24, 09 01:30 PM

BoSoxJim-
Don't bother. He goes into every post by Reiss and says something stupid about not anointing the person "yet". Including Tom Brady. Don't even qualify him with a response.

Posted by rusH1023 June 24, 09 01:55 PM

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